Loyalty

Jamison, who appears to have Kira's best interests in mind when he defends her during the hearing, hides terrible secrets. He betrays Christopher's trust on the hunt, literally and figuratively stabbing Christopher in the back in order to achieve an appointment to the Council of Guardians. Later, Jamison acts as Kira's protector and father figure, even though it appears he conspired to murder Kira's mother and her mentor, Annabella. Though he feigns compassion, Jamison shows loyalty to no one but himself.

Conversely, the relationship between Kira and Matt is the epitome of loyalty. Though they are not bound by blood ties, they behave as though they are brother and sister or, at times, mother and son. Though Kira is looked upon with scorn because of her disability, Matt goes out of his way to treat her with kindness and respect at all times.

Matt convinces his friends to...